Australia Skilled Migration Program

WORK & SETTLE IN AUSTRALIA WITH YOUR FAMILY

The Australia Skilled Migration Program has opened up a plethora of options for professionals seeking to migrate to Australia. Australia offers immense opportunities to talented workers and the Skilled Migration Program helps professionals from a wide range of disciplines with varying documentation apply for Australian permanent residency. ASK VISA AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES can help you navigate the intricacies of this program and apply to the right subclass of visa with complete peace of mind.

AUSTRALIA SKILLED MIGRATION PROGRAM DETAILS

The Skilled Migration Program invites professionals whose profession is listed on the Skilled Occupations List to lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) in Skill select, which enables Australian immigration officials to evaluate your profile. There are varying subclasses under the Australia Skilled Migration Program and applicants must choose the one most appropriate for them.

ELIGIBILITY FOR AUSTRALIA SKILLED MIGRATION PROGRAM:

The Australia Skilled Migration Program requires all applicants to meet a certain minimum threshold of skills and abilities to apply for the visa. You will be assessed based on:
  • Your age (must be below 45 years of age)
  • Should have suitable skills assessment for the occupation
  • Have required English language scores
  • Have the occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list
  • Should meet the 65 minimum threshold points.
  • Meet Health and character assessment

HOW ASK VISA AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES CAN HELP YOU?

ASK VISA AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES is one of the world’s leading authorities on Australia immigration. We provide comprehensive support and help you with:
  • Document Checklist
  • Complete Migration Processing & Application Processing
  • Guidance for Professional Registration Application
  • Forms, Documentation & Petition Filing
  • Guidance in acquiring the specific Police Clearance Certificate
  • Assistance with Medicals
  • Updates & Follow-up with the Consulate
  • Visa Interview Preparation – if required
  • Job Search Assistance (charges extra)

FAQ

The Australia Skilled Graduate Visa permits recent Engineering graduates to reside, work or study in Australia for a maximum 18 months. Applicants should have completed an engineering course from a specific institution within the past 2 years. They must also be less than 31 years of age.

A Work Visa is essentially a work permit that allows you to enter a foreign country and legally work there for a certain period of time.

Different countries have different eligibility requirements and procedures for a Work Permit.
The cost of a Work Visa differs as per the country that you are applying for.

For example, the cost of a Work Permit for Canada is CAD $155. You will also need to pay extra if you include your family in the visa application.
The processing time for a Work Visa depends on the country as different countries have different processing times. It also depends on the country that you are applying the visa from.

For example the processing time for a Work Visa of Canada is 5 weeks when applied from India. On the other hand, if you apply for a Canada Work Visa from the US, the processing time is 2 weeks.
Most countries offer Work Visas to meet the labour shortage in their country. Often employers find it difficult to fill a particular job locally as they cannot find the required skills in their country. This generally happens with high-skilled as well as trades jobs.

You should have the necessary skills that are in demand in a particular country to get a Work Visa. You should also have the necessary educational qualifications and any certifications that may be needed for the job. You should also have the necessary work experience required for the job.